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About BestBus

BestBus, originally called DC2NY, is a highly-rated and reliable bus company offering very affordable bus tickets to key destinations in the Northeast region of the United States. The most popular route in the BestBus schedule is from NYC to DC. The carrier also offers bus service from Washington DC and New York City to several cities in Virginia and Delaware, including Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach during the summer.

BestBus buses are comfortable and include amenities like free WiFi, free water bottles, bathrooms onboard the bus, and power outlets. Overall, BestBus schedules serve 10 routes, connecting 5 cities in the United States. To cover all these routes BestBus runs an average of 32 trips per day and 447 trips per month. These bus trips range in price from £23.49 to £43.07based on a variety of factors.

BestBus partnered with Wanderu in 2013, originally under the DC2NY name. Wanderu has the best deals on BestBus tickets. Search and book on Wanderu to get the cheapest Bestbus bus tickets, at no additional cost.

* #1 Students' Favorite   
 * #1 Commuters' Favorite   
 * #3 Best Bus Service in the United States   
 * #3 Best Wi-Fi   
 * #4 Best Ground Travel Provider in the United States
  • #1 Students' Favorite
    • #1 Commuters' Favorite
    • #3 Best Bus Service in the United States
    • #3 Best Wi-Fi
    • #4 Best Ground Travel Provider in the United States

BestBus Amenities

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BestBus coach coverage

Daily Trips32
stations6
cities5
countries1

What travelers are saying about BestBus

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with BestBus had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 719 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 873 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 1051 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 1122 reviews
“The coach got there on time.”
based on 1070 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 1042 reviews
“The coach was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 1166 reviews

BestBus reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for BestBus

(Based on 1277 reviews)

4.4
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.1

Timeliness

4.5

Staff

4.4

Value

3.8

Condition

4.5

BestBus passenger reviews

3.0

Alexander

1 December 2024

New York to Washington

Pros: We are just cameback from the Cruise early. We are a group of 8 people, and we can switched our schedules from 12pm to 9:30am on the bus stop, very amazing & we are very thankful for the staff. Save us from very cold winter weather. Cons: The first driver was old and always make sudden stepping on the break, not smooth and seemed can’t anticipate the distance. But fortunately in the midway a younger driver took over the bus, and he was driving smoothly and he is also very nice & friendly.

4.0

Julio César

30 November 2024- Vacation

New York to Springfield

The driver was aggressive with other vehicles.

5.0

Michelle

26 November 2024- Visiting family

Washington to New York

Pros: It was great. Comfortable and the bus felt luxurious. Traffic caused the delay, but we left right on time. Cons: Always room for improvement, but I cant think of anything. Tips: Arrive on time and keep your music to yourself.

4.0

Andri

25 November 2024- Visiting friends

Washington to New York

Pros: The whole trip. Tips: Very good service value for money.

5.0

Noorie

23 November 2024- Visiting family

New York to Fairfax

Very comfy bus. On time start. Short 15 min break and almost on time drop off

BestBus Routes & Network

BestBus’s coach network features 10 coach routes that connect 5 cities serving 6 stations. On average, BestBus performs about 32 coach trips every day. The top cities to which BestBus offers the highest number of daily coach service include New York and Manassas.

Top Cities Served by BestBus

CityRouteEarliest coachLatest coach
New York5511:30 am11:45 pm
Washington681:00 pm2:30 am
Fairfax451:00 pm1:00 am
Manassas422:00 pm1:00 am
Springfield308:00 pm2:30 am

Most popular BestBus routes

The coach from New York to Manassas is BestBus’s most popular route. Trips from Fairfax to New York and New York to Washington are also highly popular.

Top BestBus routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
New York to Manassas44h 47m£31
Fairfax to New York44h 8m£23
New York to Washington74h 10m£27
Springfield to New York25h 30m£23

BestBus Cancellation Policy

BestBus tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. However, you can place your reservation “on hold” and receive a BestBus travel credit for a future trip, as long as you do so more than 24 hours before the bus is scheduled to depart. To place your reservation on hold, go to BestBus’ website to look up your reservation, and you will have the option of rescheduling your trip or placing the trip on hold. Once your ticket is on hold, you will receive a travel credit which can be used to schedule a new trip with BestBus for up to a year after your original purchase date.

BestBus tickets can be easily changed online following the same process. There is no fee for changing your ticket, but a difference in price would be charged if you exchange your trip for a more expensive ticket. Any changes must be submitted at least 24 hours before the original departure time.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and other benefits, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your BestBus booking. You may file a claim to be reimbursed if you do not travel on your bus trip due to covered reasons such as extreme weather, illness, or required work shifts.

BestBus Coach Guide & FAQs

Yes, BestBus offers WiFi on their coaches. Although most trips with BestBus will have WiFi as advertised, some coaches might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. BestBus WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge-watch your favorite show.

BestBus provides both regular power outlets and USB outlets on board their coach trips. This helps ensure to ensure your electronics never run out of power. Your laptop can be juicing up while your phone stays charged as well. Of course, even with all these options, it’s possible that a BestBus vehicle might have an issue with its power supply, so to cover that situation bring a charged power bank.

On a typical day, BestBus has 32 scheduled coach trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, BestBus does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, BestBus requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the coach. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on BestBus coaches. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

BestBus does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most coaches do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks. Your thirst is a priority for BestBus, and to make sure you are never parched onboard their coach, they offer free bottles of water. Just remember - the only right thing to do at the end of your trip is to make sure every water bottle is placed in a recycle bin to reduce your impact on the environment.

BestBus goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Movies are provided during the coach trip to keep you entertained. Don’t forget to bring your favorite pair of headphones, as headphones are not always included on the coach. We recommend in-ear noise cancelling headphones due to their small size.

How do I get the best deal on BestBus tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap BestBus tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare BestBus prices with trips offered by other coach companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best deals out there.